A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8836259 Details
Epoch: 414 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 93801195 epoch_slot_no: 316395 block_no: 8836082 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 31424 time: 2023-05-29 13:38:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa61fed799dca5ea74a4a7c83b5eb2ccc7d5126647ab36d1b6603a5261ffbb32Block Operator
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